The Beutler test, also known as the fluorescent spot test, is a screening test used to identify enzyme defects.Beutler E, Baluda MC. A simple spot screening test for galactosemia. J Lab Clin Med 1966;68:137-141.Beutler E, Baluda M, Donnell GE. A new method for the detection of galactosemia and its carrier state. J Lab Clin Med 1964;64:695-705.Beutler E, Mitchell M. New rapid for the estimation of red cell galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase activity. J Lab Clin Med 1968;72:527-532.
Uses It can be used in screening for: galactosemia glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
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